The Butcher Shop

The butcher shop brings back Anthony LaRocca to discuss: KD vs Dray GSW Dynasty ending? 49ers on MNF SF Giants new President Farhan Ziadi

The 'Shop' breaks down the final 49ers Raiders Battle of the Bay. Joe Shasky chops it up with John Kerley talking: -Nick Mullens Cinderella Story -John Gruden debacle -Raiders Leaving the Bay -Shanahan's psyche -9er young players progressing -Fred Warner is legit -Levi's Stadium was fun and alive -2019 Free Agency and draft Targets -why Kerley won't go to Santa Clara

John Kerley joins the pod and we break down the Niners loss to the Packers. Joe is still furious at Mike Nolan over taking Alex Smith and passing on Rodgers. We question the schemes and breakdown the 'tank talk'.

Rocco returns! we discuss the devastating Jimmy G injury and how that affects the 49ers moving forward. Also we discuss the SFG front office shake up and what needs to be done for a return to even .500. Then we discuss the Warriors beginning their journey for a 3rd straight title. Last we discuss Tiger Woods.

A few days later, I chat with John Kerley, how are we felling about Niners? Jimmy G in perspective of Blaine/Hoyer/Kap/Alex, and Rodgers still haunting Niner fans after Nolan passed on Rodgers for Alex in 2005. The Raiders look like a dumpster fire, Carr looks spooked, and Gruden is becoming senile like Al Davis already. Lastly, Bonta Hill joins us to breakdown the SFG dilemma and we dissect all the awful roster decisions. We also discuss the broadcaster dilemma, as Kruk and Kuip age. And we...

49ers vs Vikings, Week 1, September 9, 2018 Postgame Breakdown Joe Shasky, joined/produced by John Kerley. Anthony LaRocca returns! Then we talk with James Darnell with the "Forever Faithful Podcast" Lastly we catch up with Trevor Baruh.

We break down the 2018 SF Giants w/Bonta Hill & John Kerley of 957 The Game. We discuss Pablo Sandoval, Allen Hansen, & Gorkys Hernandez. Also, we discuss our frustrations with the organization as a whole and the soft fan base. Bonta GOES OFF!!! He destroys the anti-Pablo crowd and Butcher crushes the media coverage of the team and the 'narrative' of the luxury tax.

Raiders offseason recap, draft, Gruden, Carr, & more with 957 the game's Derek Papa, and Tommy Call (also NBC Bay Area & SF Examiner). We discuss the debacle of last season with Raiders and dissect the moves this offseason. We break down the Carr/Gruden dynamic and what the appropriate expectations for the upcoming season should be.

Breaking down games 1 & 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals, the 4th Cleveland/Golden State matchup for the Larry O'Brien trophy. The guys discuss Steve Kerr, KD dynamic, Steph's greatness, Klay's tougness, and we laugh at Cleveland's entire organization. How are the Giants near .500 after all these injuries? Also we break down the 49ers OTAs and discuss the Dwight Clark legacy for our age bracket who grew up in San Francisco.

What Dwight Clark means to the San Francisco Community, 49er fans, and beyond. 87 is a local San Francisco legend and his memory will live forever in stories we share.

The Butcher Shop breaks down game one of the Western Conference Finals. Joe & Anthony discuss Klay's importance to the dynasty, KD's dominance, Dryamond setting the tone, and CP3. Then the fellas discuss SFG baseball, and try to explain how they are still alive. Lastly they discuss the Sharks season ending, Tiger Woods, & the Players Championship. Bumper Music: -Nickatina/Equipto"Blueberry Rain" -Yukmouth "Still Ballin" -Mac Dre/Romp "Uninvited"

Joe & Anthony are joined by Trevor Baruh and we talk GS Warriors vs Pelicans, the return of Steph, and all things NBA. Draymond is so underrated and the guys think he's having the best postseason of all the Warriors. Then the Shop breaks down Steph's place in Bay Area sports and we discuss the TNT broadcast in general. Then it's 49er draft recaps and perspectives from Trevor, contrasted with rival NFC west drafts. Then we talk Sharks hockey vs the Las Vegas Golden Knights, and the hopeful...

Joe & Anthony breakdown the 2018 49ers full draft class. The guys analyze each pick and how they fit into the roster, and what value they gained or lost in contrast to the division and SF team needs. Then we discuss the SF Giants first full month of the 2018 MLB season. We discuss the highs, lows, and what to look for moving forward. Joe even has a Brandon Belt positive comment to share.

Butcher & the Roc break down the game 1 Spurs playoff blowout, and then dissect the Spurs HC Greg Popovich. They explain why we are sick of him, and why SAS are a flawed roster. Then the guys talk Giants baseball and how the opening day roster flaws are starting to swallow them in the early season. Is Longoria going to pan out? Where's Mac Williamson? Then it's a quick Sharks/Ducks series conversation, as Anthony explains why he hates Anaheim. Lastly, the guys breakdown the complex situation...

The Butcher Shop discuss the nuances of the Vince Carter/Patrick McCaw play. We discuss the Warriors potential 1st round opponents, and the psychology of KD . We also dissect their obsession with officiating and breakdown Quinn Cook and Kevon Looney. Then we analyze the SF Giants opening day roster, the staff, and go in depth on the 4 game series with the rival Dodgers. We critique the in game situational awareness of the club and coaching staff and forecast 2018 a bit. Lastly we finish up...

The 49ers have finally closed the book on the Alex Smith saga, as the final trade pieces acquired from the Chiefs are not on the roster anymore. We rehash the Alex Smith/Aaron Rodgers frustration, Mike Nolan's horrible choice, and Trent Baalke's botched draft after trading Alex. Also, Rocco is very annoyed by Greg Popovich; is he overrated? Quinn Cook & Kevon Looney are on fire while GSW stars are out. The SFG made the first wave of cuts and surprisingly, Mac Williamson is demoted while...

49er free agency continues, yet we are a tad unsatisfied. We breakdown the recent signings and who is left in NFL FA pool. We dissect the Michael Crabtree 49er tenure and expose the hard facts, and why he never wanted to be a 49er in the first place. Then we praise the GSW reserves and young players. Rocco tries to support Brandon Belt, while Butcher is furious Belt is in 2 hole. Lastly, Tiger Woods is at it again!

Recapping the first few hours of 49er free agency, including the signing of former rival Richard Sherman who broke fans hearts and then punked Crabtree after in the 2013 NFCCG(january 2014) postgame interview. Why we hate Pete Carroll and embrace Sherman's revenge angle, his contract, and what he actually can provide on/off the field. We dissect how different this front office is today versus 1 year ago, and how Paraage & Jed deserve tons of credit (shocker). Also we break down the remaining...

And an in depth interview with BANG reporter, Kerry Crowley, an SF City native, SI grad, who now covers the SF Giants beat for the Mercury News. Kerry tells us where he grew up in SF, his favorite burritos in SF, and yeah, we touch on the San Francisco Giants. Kerry is a bright young media star, and he provides fantastic insights now that he's covering the baseball team he grew up watching. We start with 49ers Free Agency details, combine results, and potential targets are discussed. We also...

The 49ers and Raiders flipped a coin for the 9th pick in the NFL Draft, does it mean anything? Is Gruden the savior? What is the proper way to evaluate Carr? Are the Rams worried about Peters volatility? Are the Dodgers worried about the SFG? Rockets better than Dubs? What's the deal with Spicy Tuna?